118 West 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

118 West 78th Street is a 4-story, 9-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, built in 1886 and currently owned by Sam Weissbard. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in January 2023 and November 2018, though in both instances, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. A door-related complaint from January 2023 was also closed without violations being issued.

Of particular concern are three active violations as of June 2023 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022. Additionally, the building initially faced regulatory non-compliance regarding bedbug reporting in 2021 and 2023, though recent filings through May 2025 show no infested units, suggesting proper remediation and adherence to reporting requirements. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, consistently passing rodent inspections from 2014 through 2024.

The owner has also made concerted efforts to address maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints. While the building's history shows some infrastructural challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and regulatory compliance, the recent years indicate improved pest management and maintenance practices. The absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports and consistent passing of rodent inspections suggests effective ongoing pest control measures, and the most recent bedbug filings indicate proper compliance with reporting requirements.